Odd Allies Agree - Rachel Reeves Does Not Understand
What do a group of Private Dentists and a pressure group founded by Communist Party of Britain members have in common?
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The late lamented Kevin Lewis used to tell the story of his advice to a disgruntled dentist who wanted to send a letter to a particularly trying patient, telling them just what he thought of them. After the dentist had read a draft of the no-holds barred letter to him, he asked Kevin what he thought of it. Ever diplomatic, Kevin Lewis told the dentist that it was a very good letter.
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Schein Sets Out to Reassure Exact Users
Like most emerging markets, dental software initially saw a plethora of small companies competing with a wide range of products. As the market matured through take overs and mergers, as well as seeing stragglers drop out, EXACT emerged as one of the key players.
Time Up at Suffolk for Former CDO
It appeared to have gone quiet in Ipswich at the project led by former CDO, Sara Hurley. Perhaps too quiet, as GDPUK has now heard from very reliable sources that the former Chief Dental Officer will be departing, possibly not out of choice, from the dental school that she was so instrumental in setting up.
Eddie Crouch Describes Rachel Reeves’ Letter as Perverse
One week before one of the most feverishly anticipated budgets in decades, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has weighed in on private dental fees. If nothing else this either demonstrates that at last the budget is looking good, all the internal tensions about it have been settled, and there is no more work to do on it, or that its preparation has been removed from her hands.
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Sunderland Uni: Trying to Fill the Leaky Bucket
Another University has set out its ambitions to have a dental school.
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Scope of Practice guidance finally revealed by the GDC: Huge Disappointment and Missed Opportunity
The GDC has revealed its new Scope of Practice Guidance that comes into force on 1st November 2025, replacing the current guidance that has been in place since 2013.
The Late Kevin Lewis - His Dento-Legal Achievements For The Profession
There have been many lovely obituaries written following Kevin’s death on 30th July 2025 celebrating his commitment to dentistry in so many ways. Although these obituaries have all mentioned his time at Dental Protection/Medical Protection Society, where he was Council Member, Dental Adviser and Dir...
Solo and Unsupported Expedition to the South Pole Part 2
Antarctica is well known for its sastrugi, so none of this came as a surprise. I was aware of the importance of not losing my sense of humour, which would have been all too easy in the maze of ice. On the days where the sun shone, these obstacles were truly beautiful. Weaving my way through them was...
At the Start Line - Solo and Unsupported Expedition to the South Pole
This blog has been a long time coming and for that, I can only apologise. I naively thought that a return to the real world without the same demands of training and fundraising, would mean more free time. How wrong I was!
GDC Failing Again - Wasting Your Money - Oversight Flawed
Once again, the GDC is in the courts and on the wrong end of criticism for the way it has conducted itself in legal proceedings Baz v General Dental Council [2025] EWHC 643 (Admin) (20 March 2025). At the same time, serious failings have been identified in the effectiveness of the non-executive Coun...
Are we heading for the end of mixed practice?
That three lettered blue and white logo over the door and on the website may not be quite the patient magnet that it once was.
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Does breastfeeding increase Early Childhood Caries?
Early childhood caries (ECC) is a common oral health problem, particularly in disadvantaged and developing populations. Its causes are multifaceted, including feeding practices like breastfeeding. The link between breastfeeding and ECC is unclear. Key findings No significant association was found between breastfeeding and the development of early childhood caries (ECC). Nighttime breastfeeding was associated with an [read the full story...]
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How do antiresorptive drugs affect the success of dental implants?
Antiresorptive drugs, used to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease, can complicate dental implant procedures by increasing the risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). This systematic review investigates how these drugs affect the success and complications associated with osseointegrated dental implants. Key findings Antiresorptive drugs significantly increase the risk of (MRONJ), accounting for [read the full story...]
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Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures?
The study assesses the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the incidence of infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures, specifically focusing on the risk reduction for high-risk individuals.
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